JR and his wife met while he worked for WCW; she was a stewardess at the time. They were married in 1993. Later, after JR went to WWE and became their head of talent relations, Jan Ross was described as the ultimate "coach's wife", as the Ross family opened their home to wrestling stars and their families.

Condolences quickly began pouring in via social media after JR announced the sad news.

Fightful.com and our entire staff would like to give Mr. Ross and his family our deepest condolences and sympathies.